Lemmy
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I followed the instructions for my Kohler Bellweather (K-876) tub and slid the tub in place and I have the plumbing attached and the drywall installed on the long side but not on the front and back yet. I was worried about the 4 fairly small legs sitting on the 3/4 plywood floor but that was what the instructions said to do. The instructions said to use metal shims if the tub was not level, but the floor was level and the tub did not rock. However the other day I noticed the tub was slightly rocking. I assumed being in and out of the tub hanging drywall on the ceiling and walls has resulted in at least one of the feet sinking into the plywood like I feared. I know many suggest using ledger board but I don't really know that I can do that now with the tub already installed. I do think I can get to the front (from below) and rear (from behind) of the tub and raise it enough to put a 1/32 or 1/16 piece of steel or aluminum under each foot to spread the load and keep the tub from sinking in, but wouldn't that cause the tub to be to easily moved post install? (metal feet sliding on a thin piece of metal) Also, the tub instructions said to use metal shims if the tub was not level, so even if I do put the steel under each leg the tub would still rock slightly. Where do you get metal shims? I asked around and nobody seems to have them. I really need to finish this bathroom (baby on the way any day!) and this tub issue has stopped my progress so I would be very thankful for any suggestions from the experts.
BTW, Kohler says the minimum floor handling capacity if 52lb/ft^2. My flooring is 2x10 joists 16 inches on center and they span only 8 feet. So the floor joists are plenty strong enough.
BTW, Kohler says the minimum floor handling capacity if 52lb/ft^2. My flooring is 2x10 joists 16 inches on center and they span only 8 feet. So the floor joists are plenty strong enough.
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